Revision Notes: Your Role in the Community

Supporting your local community

Helping at Your Child's School: Parents can support by assisting in classrooms, helping with activities, and participating in fundraising events organized by PTAs 🔗.
School Governors: They contribute to children's education by setting strategic direction, ensuring accountability, and evaluating performance. You can apply to become one through your local school or online 🔗.
Political Party Members: Members support political views, engage in the democratic process, especially during elections, and can stand for office in various capacities 🔗.
Volunteer Opportunities: Involve volunteering with local hospitals, youth projects, police, and other local services to support community decisions and services 🔗.
Blood and Organ Donation: Blood is donated through country-specific organizations, while organs can be registered online to help those in need of transplants 🔗.
Advantages of Volunteering: Includes meeting new people, gaining new skills, and enhancing community cohesion. It is beneficial for personal growth and community development 🔗.
Volunteer Activities: Include working with animals, participating in environmental clean-ups, mentoring, and assisting in hospitals and elderly care 🔗.
Looking After the Environment: Recycling and supporting local businesses reduce waste and carbon footprints. Walking and using public transport also minimize pollution 🔗.

What is one way parents can help at their child's school?
a) By voting in local elections
b) By helping in classrooms and fundraising events
c) By becoming a magistrate
d) By serving as a juror
What is one role of a school governor?
a) Collecting school fees
b) Setting strategic direction for the school
c) Writing academic textbooks
d) Organizing community parties
How can citizens participate in political processes?
a) By only watching political news
b) By joining a political party and canvassing during elections
c) By treating everyone equally
d) By donating to local shops
How can one volunteer in local services?
a) By joining a sports club
b) By becoming a magistrate or special constable
c) By reading stories at local cafes
d) By planting trees only in reserved parks
How is donated blood used?
a) For educational purposes only
b) To cure common colds
c) To help people with injuries and illnesses in hospitals
d) To dye textiles
Which of the following is a benefit of volunteering?
a) High financial compensation
b) Reducing work stress
c) Gaining new skills and improving community
d) Exclusive travel discounts

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